New CCTV cameras installed in the town centre and on the Esplanade were officially commissioned by Exmouth Town Council today (Friday 13 August).

There are now seven new cameras in the town centre, and one on the Esplanade. The new cameras have been positioned on the existing stanchions, with a further two due to be installed on the Esplanade in September this year.

It comes after funding for the previous CCTV system installed 30 years ago by East Devon District Council ceased in April this year.

Despite the fact it was not a statutory requirement, the town council decided to install the new cameras as it felt it was important for community safety.

The cost of the new system was £76k. £15k was provided in grants from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, a further £12k from Devon County Council's Investing in Devon Programme.

Councillor Fred Caygill, Chairman of the Exmouth CCTV Working Party said: "The safety of the community is very important for a town such as ours which relies on tourism as a major factor in its local economy. I am confident that this system will contribute to continuing to make Exmouth a safe and happy place to work and relax in."

Jeff Trail, Chairman of Devon County Council, said: "This is an excellent project, led by Councillor Fred Caygill on behalf of Exmouth Town Council, to procure and implement a modern up-to-date wireless re-deployable CCTV System. I am pleased that we were able to contribute some funding to this project."

Simon Jupp MP said: "We now have an impressive CCTV system that will improve community safety and assist the police in Exmouth to detect and identify those who have committed a crime. This will undoubtedly bring more people to justice and help make Exmouth an even better place to live, work and visit".

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